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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Glove Bandit

A few weeks ago, I was tending to the chickens on a very cold day. I had to do something that required the use of my glove-less hands, so I took off my gloves and placed them on a stump in the chicken run. I went about my task and when I came back to fetch my gloves, they were nowhere to be found. At first I thought I was losing my mind, then I looked around a bit to see that Duchess had swiped my gloves!

It's always so funny to watch her do things that show off her personality. When we first brought her home, she was so shy and scared of everything. I've had to work really hard to get her to come out of her shell, so I always enjoy seeing her just being a dog.

I was curious if she would try to steal my gloves again, so I set up the scene once more to see what would happen. To my surprise, she took the bait.

Such a silly girl. We've bought her special toys to play with and she never warms up to them. Instead, I always discover her playing with the strangest things. I guess it's a little like a kid who plays with the box the toy came in more than the toy itself!

Duchess is so cute, I love that video of her! Our dog, Cadillac, doesn't go for the usual dog toy either. His favorite toy is an old T-shirt that we tied in knots for him. I guess he appreciates the "handmade with love" toys instead of rawhides or kongs.

Oh, I just love this video. I love the wayhe casually strolls over and looks around tomake sure no one is looking and then takes it back behindthe shed! I am laughing.....have to show this to my husband.Thanks for sharing this! Corinne

She probably wants them because your scent is on them. Funny guy. Cali, who just passed recently, used to love to steal my girls Barbie clothes and put them in a pile in front of their bedroom doors. She was a whacky-doodle. Deb

Dutchess is beautiful!! What kind of pooch is she? Did she come back for the other glove and I assume you followed her to see where she stashed it!! Why play with your own toys when you can have something that smells like "mom"!! She's a beauty and a sweetie!!